treaded

UK
/ˈtrɛd.ɪd/
US
/ˈtrɛd.ɪd/

Translations

treadverb

treaded

Past Simple

trod
Past Simple
trodden
Past Participle
treading
Gerund
UK
/trɛd/
US
/trɛd/
marcher sur
Be careful not to tread on the flowers in the garden.
Fais attention à ne pas marcher sur les fleurs du jardin.
nager sur placeNatation.
She could tread water for several minutes without tiring.
Elle pouvait nager sur place pendant plusieurs minutes sans se fatiguer.
Additional translations
écraserAvec les pieds.
suivreAu sens figuré, suivre une voie ou un chemin.
agirDans une tournure figurée, souvent avec prudence.

Definitions

treadverb
To walk or step on something.
Be careful not to tread on the flowers in the garden.
To press down or crush with the feet.
The grapes were traditionally trodden to make wine.
To follow a path or course.
He decided to tread a new path in his career.
To proceed or act in a particular way.
She had to tread carefully when discussing the sensitive topic.
To keep the body upright and stay afloat in water by moving the arms and legs.
She could tread water for several minutes without tiring.